Write a request for the unconditional, immediate release of Dr. Muhammed Bashier Arab.

People in Syria tell us that raising the profile of a prisoner of conscience holds the regime accountable — because they know the world is aware that they have this detainee in custody. When a prisoner is held incommunicado, and no one is raising the detainee’s name, this puts the person at extraordinary risk.

While we’ve written a suggested letter below, feel free to modify it or add to it in your own words. Personalized letters from the heart can help provoke people to action. Mentioning a prisoner by name and detention date helps increase a letter’s effectiveness.

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To the relevant authorities:

I write to request the unconditional, immediate release of Dr. Muhammad Bashir Arab from detention in Syria’s security system.

Dr. Muhammad Bashir Arab, a Pathology Doctor from Aleppo was detained on 2-Nov-2011 Arbitrary detention is illegal according to Article 7 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, endorsed by Syria in 1969 and 1976. As of January 13, 2012 his health believed to be deteriorating significantly in detention

In addition, I remind you that torture is illegal in Syria, according to Article 28 (3) of the Syrian Constitution. The Penal Code of Syria stipulates punishment for anyone inflicting torture.

I hold the Syrian government responsible for the safe return of Dr. Muhammad Bashir Arab . I further request that all prisoners of conscience should be released immediately and unconditionally.

Dr. Muhammad Bashir Arab

Sincerely,

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Please X the names of institutions to which you wish to forward a copy of your letter; the Arab League____, the United Nations Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry on Syria____, and the Minister of Justice Judge Tayseer Qala Awwad in Syria______.